Product Questions
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OrcaVue 360 Video Booths are designed to rotate a camera around a stationary platform to produce a video that closely resembles the cinematic bullet-time effect. These products can be uses by themselves for videoshoots or can be paired with video booth software to render 360 videos live at events
Our recommended softwares can share videos via email, text message, and direct to social media. You are able to brand many aspects of the user experience and are able to completely white lable outbound communication.
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Automatic photo booths use a motorized, electrically powered, camera arm. Manual 360 photo booths require that the user throw the camera arm or push it around the platform, which leads to inconsistent and wobbly videos (and tired attendants!) This is the reason why manual versions are less popular than automatic ones.
All OrcaVue 360 booths are automatic. The power can be supplied by an AC outlet or by an optional battery that will last over eight hours. The arms can be started/stopped by the included key fobs, an iPhone app (including several popular 360 Software ones), or by an optional footswitch.
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There are three OrcaVue Sizes: The OrcaVue Life, The OrcaVue Gala, and the OrcaVue XL.
The OrcaVue Life has a 24 inch platform diameter and is ideal for 1 person but can fit 2 people
The Orcavue Gala has a 39 inch diameter and can hold up to 4 people.
The OrcaVue XL has a 46.5 inch diameter platform and can hold up to 6 people.
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Good question. We didn’t really have an answer either, so we partnered with the leading 360 software companies and added one-click operation to our booths. This means that a single press on the key-fob will start the arm, begin the software recording session and then stop the arm—in a totally seamless and integrated manner. This ability is currently available in SnapPic, TouchPix, Gruvy, DSLR Booth, Luma Booth, Curator, LA Photo Party, and Darkroom.
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All OrcaVue models come with an adjustable arm that can be adjusted to be place a camera higher, or further from the central platform. For information on the rotation diameter and height capabilities check out each product’s individual product page.
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Each XL model incorporates a separate set of legs under the unit that support the arm and motor assembly separately from the platform. This allows participants to dance and jump at will on the platform without transferring that movement through to the arm. This capability is vital when shooting high-quality content for commercials, music videos, etc. See video
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Our booths typically make a soft whooshing sound as the arm spins. Depending on the settings, there may be a slight click when the booth starts/stops.
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Yes! OrcaVue 360 photo booth arms are constructed from thick-walled aluminum tubing that can support 6 or more pounds. Our arms also have several mounting points that allows extra tablets and lighting to be easily attached.
Event Questions
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Setting up just the OrcaVue platform is easy! It can take as little as 60 seconds. Check out our 60-second setup video.
However when servicing events, we give yourself at least an hour to deal with event logistics, load-in, additional branding, lighting, ensuring we have a great internet connection, etc.
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The recommended footprint space to use an OrcaVue is roughly 10 ft x 10 ft.
Pro Tip: Ask for a 15 ft x 15 ft space, you’ll find that clients tend not to give you what you ask for.
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OrcaVue products require 120v/240v. The motor draws 200watts at peak.
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Yes, the OrcaVue 360 photo booth has a battery option that will run the booth for over eight hours and 300+ recording sessions. This ability saves time during setup by eliminating the inevitable search for an outlet and the subsequent need to tape down the cord. For outdoor events, a battery is often the only feasible option. See video
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Our models detect obstructions and bring the arm to an immediate halt, avoiding damage to the unit and to property. See video
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Advancements in in-camera stabilization technology is one of the main drivers that allowed us to make OrcaVue products available and affordable price points to the photo booth market!
OrcaVue Air Models – Camera with stabilization recommended – This includes iPhones, iPads, GoPros, and Most DSLRs
OrcaVue XL – Camera with stabilization not required. The OrcaVue XL has an isolation mode to allow for a perfectly smooth camera rotation.
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All OrcaVue models come with dollies that will be your best friend when traveling to events. We know this becasue we were in your shoes traveling to events with our products years ago. See Dolly Video
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The answer is usually yes (see video), with some exceptions.
- The OrcaVue Air 34 will fit in any car no problem.
- The Orcavue Air 39 will fit in just about any car, some small cars may need to put their back seats down. Some cars the Air 39 will not fit in are a Smart Car and an Infinity G35x.
- The OrcaVue Air 46 and XL will only fit in larger SUVs or vans.
Purchasing Questions
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OrcaVue 360 photo booths start at $4,190 for the 34-inch automatic Air model and run up to $7,490 for the 46-inch XL model that incorporates built-in image stabilization. If you are finding booths significantly cheaper than the Air, it typically means that the booths are made from thin, tack-welded sheet metal components that have very limited strength or capacity. The arms will typically support a limited amount of weight and the motor systems will have a very limited life, particularly if the arm is stopped while in use or pushed around while off.
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We ship 360 photo booths to nearly every location across the globe. Generally, we use UPS Air Freight, which typically delivers units to a country’s customs department in about seven days.
We typically have all units in stock, and your order will generally ship one to two business days after receiving payment.
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We typically recommend two staff for large scale activaions, and one staff for smaller private events.
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This depends heavily on your location, experience, and event type. Photo booth operators generally set the price based upon a minimum number of hours with a fee for each additional hour. Weddings and corporate events typically have more guests as well as larger budgets and might be priced higher than a small backyard birthday celebration. Pricing for an OrcaVue 360 booth is generally higher than that for other types of booths.
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All OrcaVue 360 photo booth units come with a one-year warranty that covers manufacturer defects (but not normal wear and tear). Repairs are made very quickly, once we have the item back in our facility in Washington DC we are typically able to turn it around in a couple days.
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Yes, but not by using our on-line checkout procedure. Instead, just call us at 301-812-3801 and we will take care of you!
Company Questions
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Give us a call at (301) 812-3800 Mon-Fri 9a-5p EST. Or shoot an email to support@orcavue.com, we do our best to respond within 24 hours.
Check out what some of our customers have to say.
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Each OrcaVue 360 photo booth is constructed for durability and performance in our Washington, DC production facility. Our tech support team is available weekdays from 9AM to 5PM EST. See video
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Yes! We invented the 360 photo booth in 2014 and received a patent for it in 2016. Since then, we have been building them ourselves using American labor. There are some parts such as the motors (that we have been using for 5+ years) and covers which are built by outside suppliers, but all of the metal-work, welding, finishing and assembly is performed in house. This is why our booths are rarely out of stock and can ship so quickly. See Video
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We are always happy to demonstrate our booths at our facility located just outside of Washington, DC in Oxon Hill Maryland. Please give us a call at 301-812-3801 for more info.